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Transcribed Image Text:Which one of the following objects has a average velocity of 20 mi/hour?
O A car moves a distance of 20 miles and is 20 miles from the starting point after 4 hours.
O A car moves a distance of 40 miles and is 20 miles from the starting point after 2 hours.
O A car moves a diştance of 40 miles and changes its velocity by 20 mi/hr after 1 hour.
O A car moves a distance of 40 miles and is 20 miles from the starting point after 1 hour
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